Deputy Director of Complete Streets Christina Peltier said a federal grant agreement prevents Detroit from removing lanes or reducing traffic capacity on Gratiot Avenue.
Detroit City Notebook
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Environment
Detroit closes in on goal to double tree canopy
Detroit councilman is urging Mayor Mary Sheffield to boost the city’s Forestry Division by $4 million to plant and maintain more trees.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Leland House moveout still weeks away
The city’s latest offer would give tenants who sign a waiver of liability a full day to pack their belongings with the help of two friends.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
Will Sheffield continue tax cut streak?
The budget plan outlines Mayor Mary Sheffield’s spending priorities and kickstarts a month-long City Council review process before a final plan is authorized in April.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
New ‘evolution’ for Detroit Department of Neighborhoods
Bryan Peckinpaugh said his main goal as the new director of the Department of Neighborhoods is to advance outreach so residents are aware of all the services Detroit offers and improve the customer experience so residents can take advantage of them.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Detroit police ask Sheffield to fund new truck traffic unit
Residents named semi-truck pollution, stronger trucking regulations and expanded enforcement as budget priorities in budget forums hosted earlier this year by the Department of Neighborhoods.
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Corktown CPA building gets historic protection
The historic designation ensures future owners can’t demolish the vacant building.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Health and Welfare
Detroit redirects nearly half of housing budget to fund new department
The Department of Human, Homeless and Family Services, which will get going with $41 million from the Housing and Revitalization Department budget, takes over a variety of “people-centered issues.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Leland House move out plan isn’t final
Steven Rimmer, director of the Detroit Tenants Union, said approval hasn’t yet been granted for a city-led process to help former tenants reclaim items they left behind.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Housing
Scott Benson working toward ‘stable neighborhoods’ across district
BridgeDetroit is scheduling one-on-one interviews with all members of the City Council at the start of their new term to understand their priorities and governing philosophies.